Boot up problem, dead hardware?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510
Just yesterday i accidentally tipped over a drink while the computer was on and it hit the top fan and soaked the motherboard and ram slot area. I switched to a spare motherboard and plugged in the same psu, cpu and cpu fan. Now it turns on for 2 seconds , reboots , and then makes a really rapid continuous beeping noise for about 10 seconds and then restarts itself again. Could it be the cpu that is dead? Also I submerged the ram and gpu into 91% isopropyl alcohol to rid of the sticky residue, did i make a mistake? Thanks in advance.
 
Solution
TechTiffany


The CPU will rarely die. From my experience, the motherboard will be shot fairly easy, but the CPU is not as fragile. I once saw a CPU with every last pin crushed down flat. My friend took a dental pick and lifted them into place (this took some time) and it still worked like nothing ever happened. People also like to do crazy stuff like put chocolate or cheese where the thermal paste should be to see if it will hold up/work... and even after something like that the CPU can still come out alive. I'm not saying that's with every case, but they are pretty tough.

Sort by date Sort by votes
TechTiffany

TechTiffany

Reputable
Apr 28, 2015
26
0
4,540
Sounds like a mess. Do you have spare RAM that you can try in the new mobo? If so, that's the next step I'd take. Personally, I wouldn't submerge anything. However, I'm not sure if this can cause issues. I think it could.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510


I don't have spare ram but without putting the ram in I get the constant reboot and beeping noises.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
TechTiffany

TechTiffany

Reputable
Apr 28, 2015
26
0
4,540


You stated that you switched to spare mobo and plugged in the cpu and fan after cleaning it off. You didn't state that you applied thermal paste. Did you apply thermal paste and just not state it in your OP?

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
TechTiffany

TechTiffany

Reputable
Apr 28, 2015
26
0
4,540


That could absolutely be the problem. You need a fresh, clean surface with new thermal paste. That thermal paste was not only damaged by the liquid, but when you took everything apart the seal was broken.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
TechTiffany

TechTiffany

Reputable
Apr 28, 2015
26
0
4,540


Good luck! And I know you know this already because you used the 91% alcohol already, but make sure to clean those connections good with alcohol and make sure there are no itty bitty pieces of anything on them before application.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510


Thank you! I will get back to you asap!
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510


I dont see any similar beeping codes. It beeps really really rapidly , as i counted just about 40 times and then shuts off.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
TechTiffany

TechTiffany

Reputable
Apr 28, 2015
26
0
4,540


Do you have another CMOS battery to try? Try that. Then, I would test the PSU to make sure that's OK (do the paperclip test). I found this guide in another post http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems -- Follow the instructions and see if that helps.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
TechTiffany

TechTiffany

Reputable
Apr 28, 2015
26
0
4,540


The CPU will rarely die. From my experience, the motherboard will be shot fairly easy, but the CPU is not as fragile. I once saw a CPU with every last pin crushed down flat. My friend took a dental pick and lifted them into place (this took some time) and it still worked like nothing ever happened. People also like to do crazy stuff like put chocolate or cheese where the thermal paste should be to see if it will hold up/work... and even after something like that the CPU can still come out alive. I'm not saying that's with every case, but they are pretty tough.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510


Thank you for your replies! I will do the paper clip test soon. I will get back to you when I finish the testing.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510


Hello, I'm back. I have had no luck on determining which parts are dead due to the lack of hardware to narrow down the possibilities. I will be bringing it to a computer store tomorrow. Will post when I get back from there.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
E

em0cat

Reputable
May 5, 2015
12
0
4,510
I just came back from the computer repair store. We were able to diagnose that it was the ram. The psu and cpu were fine. Thank you Tiffany for your help!
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom